Photos: UAE rain recovery efforts in full swing

The recent heavy rainfall in the UAE presented an extraordinary situation, requiring an equally extraordinary response, a response that was duly met by the government, the private sector, and the community at large.

Whether it was the police, civil defence, municipality, transport, education, health or other regulators, the officials went beyond their call of duty to handle the emergency at hand.. Such collaboration is vital during crises to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. Above, members of the Dubai Civil Defence use a bowser to remove water in Dubai.

Workers pump out the rainwater accumulated around Jamal Abdul Nasser Street in Sharjah.

Still from a video clip posted by Abu Dhabi Media Office on X showing policemen managing traffic after the rain.

Tankers have been on the roads since Tuesday. After record rainfall in the UAE on Tuesday, Sharjah City Municipality on Wednesday said that 600 personnel and 670 water tanker trucks and pumps have been deployed to drain rainwater.

Dubai civil defence teams are attempting to deliver the necessary supplies to the homes of those affected by the adverse weather conditions.

UAE Civil Defence officials worked round the clock to assist those in need.

A view of Sheikh Zayed Road on Thursday evening. Though most Dubai roads have been opened for traffic, motorists are advised to avoid some roads, which are still partially closed due to rainwater logging after recording breaking rains in the UAE on April 16 and 17.

A day after record rainfall hit the UAE, officials in Abu Dhabi emirate continue to help residents affected by Tuesday’s unstable weather.

Dubai Civil Defence teams were on their toes helping motorists stuck on waterlogged roads.

People work to move a stalled vehicle in flood waters after heavy rainfall in Dubai's Dubai Sports City district.

Dubai Police's efforts to serve road users in light of the rainy weather the emirate experienced.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority team deals with water puddles to ensure everyone's safety.

Dubai policemen managing traffic after the rain.

Civil defence trucks drive through a road flooded by heavy rains in a residential community in Dubai.